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[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

"Bless" is archaic, but I don't think it has to be exclusively religious.

EDIT: I looked for alternate definitions, but I guess it pretty much does always refer to holy/divine approval...

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Bless
verb

to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy

I think bless is an inherently religious word, although not necessarily of any particular religion

[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 1 points 10 months ago

Okay, you've convinced me.

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

It has a religious origin, but it can certainly be used secularly, and is more often than not. I just like avoiding it when possible.